Solent Academies TrustA very warm welcome to the Solent Academies Trust
It is a genuine privilege to lead Solent Academies Trust, where empowering excellence and equity for everyone sits at the heart of all we do. This shared belief shapes our vision, where together we inspire lifelong learning, perseverance, kindness and growth, transforming the lives of our children and families.Founded by Mary Rose Academy, with an exceptional record of inspection outcomes since 2013, we bring over 13 years of expertise in delivering high-quality specialist education for children and young people aged 2 -19. Today, we
are a family of six specialist schools across Portsmouth, West Sussex and Hampshire, united by a deep commitment to inclusion, opportunity and excellence.
Our approach is rooted in a strong relational culture, where high expectations and aspirational goals enable every pupil to thrive. We are relentless in our focus on improving outcomes, reducing disadvantage and creating meaningful impact for the communities that we serve. We recognise that every school is unique and empower our leaders to shape provision around their local context, while drawing on the collective strength, expertise and resources across our Trust.
Collaboration and networking with a wide range of multi agency partners is key to our approach. By working together, sharing best practice and embracing research and innovation, we remain at the forefront of specialist education, continuously evolving what exceptional provision looks like.
Our core values of Respect, Aspiration and Empowerment are lived every day in our schools and across our teams. They shape inclusive, tailored environments where every individual feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve, grow and enjoy their diverse and engaging experiences. We place people at the heart of all we do, ensuring every voice is heard and advocacy is nurtured with sensitivity and care.
We are ambitious for the future and warmly invite both mainstream and special schools to join us on this journey. Together, we broaden horizons, push boundaries and make a lasting difference to the lives of children, families and the wider education community.
Our approach is rooted in a strong relational culture, where high expectations and aspirational goals enable every pupil to thrive. We are relentless in our focus on improving outcomes, reducing disadvantage and creating meaningful impact for the communities that we serve. We recognise that every school is unique and empower our leaders to shape provision around their local context, while drawing on the collective strength, expertise and resources across our Trust.
Collaboration and networking with a wide range of multi agency partners is key to our approach. By working together, sharing best practice and embracing research and innovation, we remain at the forefront of specialist education, continuously evolving what exceptional provision looks like.
Our core values of Respect, Aspiration and Empowerment are lived every day in our schools and across our teams. They shape inclusive, tailored environments where every individual feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve, grow and enjoy their diverse and engaging experiences. We place people at the heart of all we do, ensuring every voice is heard and advocacy is nurtured with sensitivity and care.
We are ambitious for the future and warmly invite both mainstream and special schools to join us on this journey. Together, we broaden horizons, push boundaries and make a lasting difference to the lives of children, families and the wider education community.
Mrs Sharon Burt
MBA, CMgr FCMI, FCCT
Chief Executive Officer
IOE UCL Doctoral Researcher (SEND) Department of Learning & Leadership
Our Story So Far
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Solent Academies Trust
